Case studies

A major Canadian financial institution faced an illegal property flipping scheme and required a substantial investigation to uncover all the associated impacts. Context Accuracy was hired by a major Canadian financial institution to investigate an illegal property flipping sc...

Accuracy acts as an independent expert in a dispute between two joint venture partners involved in the retail of telecommunications products in India. Context Our client, a Middle Eastern group involved in retailing telecommunications products (the “Claimant”), entered into a...

Accuracy provides valuation, carve-out and forensic accounting assistance to a large distribution and retail company in Spain. Context The company has two main businesses in Spain: distribution and retail. The country-wide distribution business consists of press logistics and...

Accuracy assists a public body in Turkey in a litigation related to a real estate development project. Context Our client was subject to a litigation case from a Dutch investment company related to its investments in a large residential and commercial construction project in ...

Accuracy assists one of the largest sporting goods brands in the world in implementing a large scale restructuring programme. Context Our client, a sporting goods company headquartered in Germany, launched a €150m restructuring programme in light of declining profitability, w...

Accuracy acts as an advisor to a large Italian aeronautics company in its defence against bribery charges. Context Our client constructs and sells helicopters and outsources the engineering of some components to three suppliers (two in India, one in Tunisia). The CEO of our c...

Accuracy assists a Quebec public body in investigating claims related to a massive CAN $2bn PPP construction project. Context Accuracy was taken on by a Quebec public entity following claims from the contractor on the PPP project for cost overruns and delays. Our client reque...

A high pressure M&A-like engagement involved the refinancing of a €700m debt package, full coordination of an equity stake sale and deleveraging of a PE-owned target company. Context A PE fund acquired a car park operator in a highly leveraged transaction in order to finance ...

Accuracy assisted a manufacturer of IT products in a mismanagement case perpetrated by one of its senior executives. Context Our client is one of the largest manufacturers of personal notebooks. In Italy, the group operated primarily through two subsidiaries on which we focus...

Accuracy provides a business plan review and valuation services for the sporting goods brand in India. Context One of the largest sporting goods groups in the world operated its Indian business through a JV with a local JV partner. The partner sought an exit from the arrangem...

Following an acquisition in the Middle East, accounting issues were identified leading to an arbitration and damages calculation. Context Our client primarily works in the construction industry in EMEA and Asia. As part of the client’s growth strategy, it acquired a Germany-b...

Accuracy uses its financial due diligence and business modelling skills to assist a large investment fund in its decision to invest in an energy company in Luxembourg. Context Our client, a large French investment fund, was looking to acquire a stake in a Luxembourg-based ene...

A buy-side due diligence engagement for Accuracy transformed into M&A assistance, completion and post-integration support. Context Our client, a Belgium-based fund, was acquiring a supplier of equestrian fashion and horse-riding accessories, mostly active in the Dutch and Ger...

Accuracy provides financial due diligence and business modelling skills in the context of an acquisition of renewable energy assets. Context In the context of the acquisition of a portfolio of renewable energy assets, both under construction and in production, our client requ...

Accuracy advises in creating a model subsidiary for an oil and gas giant and saves the group millions. Context Our client, the Colombian subsidiary of a large Spanish industrial group, is engaged in petroleum and gas exploration and production activities. They needed advisory...

Accuracy assists in monitoring and optimising performance for a company in the poultry industry. Context Our client, a large cooperative specialised in the production of oils and proteins, was looking to streamline its operations to increase its efficiency. We were called in ...

Accuracy transforms an initial IBR engagement into VDD and M&A support for a Milan-based security company. Context A Milan-based company providing integrated security and surveillance services for businesses and private citizens required an IBR. The company had been market le...

Accuracy provided extensive commercial and financial due diligence which facilitated a change in strategy for a US-based high-end fashion brand. Context A US-based high-end fashion house encountered some difficulties in the European market as a result of some unfavourable mar...

Accuracy assists in the merger and restructuring of three regional subsidiaries into one low-budget airline. Context A large French airline sought to merge its regional airlines into one company with a new business model. It also planned to reduce overall activity by 20% via ...

Accuracy’s comprehensive project delay analysis enabled the Canal’s modernisation project to continue. Context In 2006, Panama’s authorities decided to build a third set of locks in the Panama Canal to double its freight capacity. In 2009, Panama hired a European consortium f...

A large French bank requires evidence that a potential distressed acquisition is not in the interest of the business. Context Our client, a subsidiary of a large French bank, required an investigation of its acquisition target, a bankrupt creditor with assets amounting to €33...

Accuracy provides vendor assistance for the disposal of a jointly owned company which designs and rents offshore access system units for the oil and gas market. Context The company was set up as a joint venture with two shareholders. Its products are used to transfer personne...